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Don’t Play With Fire on the 4th of July

June 27, 2019 •

The Fourth of July is a wonderful day to come together with family and friends. It’s filled with parades, hot dogs, patriotism, and fireworks. It’s that last part I want to talk to you about today, as a Memphis personal injury attorney, because with fireworks comes the risk of injury.

Last year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks were involved in roughly 9,100 injuries that sent victims to the emergency room. 62% of them — about 5,600 — happened in the one-month period between June 22 and July 22, a time when the use of fireworks spikes due to the upcoming holiday. Almost half of the injuries were burns, which isn’t too surprising considering that fireworks can get up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Key Statistics About Fireworks Safety

In the month leading up to the Fourth of July, an average of 230 people were admitted to the emergency room for related injuries each day.

34% of those injured were between the ages of 25–44.

74% of those injured were male.

About 50% of the injuries were burns.

Safety Tips

It seems that year after year, people have to learn about the hazards of fireworks the hard way. There’s no need to have a backyard tragedy. Please read my tips below to keep you and your loved ones safe on Thursday.

Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby.

Never let children pick up fireworks, and adults should supervise all activity.

Talk to a Memphis Personal Injury Attorney

If you think you were injured from fireworks and think you have a personal injury case, you can speak to an experienced Memphis personal injury attorney at Darrell Castle & Associates, at no cost, by calling (901) 327-1212, or contact us online.

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